Parablennius Gattorugine Collection

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) in bright summer mating colours, peering out from his home in a discarded tube, where he was guarding his eggs (not visible in this photo), Swanage Pier

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) portrait, Swanage Pier, Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel, August

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) beneath Swanage Pier, Dorset, UK. Photographed during May. English Channel

Double exposure of a Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) with underwater sun beams. Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

RF - Tompot blenny fish (Parablennius gattorugine) peering out from hole under Swanage Pier, Dorset, UK, (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Tompot blenny, Parablennius gattorugine (Gattorugine, Blennius gattorugine)
FLO4614608 Tompot blenny, Parablennius gattorugine (Gattorugine, Blennius gattorugine). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) illuminated by a snooted flash. Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) male peers out of its den, in leg of Swanage Pier, Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel, August

Tompot Blenny (Parablennius / Blennius gattorugine). Channel Islands, UK, August

Portrait of Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) male in bright breeding colours, Swanage Pier, Dorset, UK, July

Butterfly blenny (Blennius ocellaris) and Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) swimming together

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine). This fish inhabits rocks in shallow water. It ranges throughout the western Mediterranean, the North Sea and the north-eastern Atlantic Ocean

Tompot Blenny (Parablennius gattorugine), head of tompot blenny under kelp forest, Isle of Man, UK
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine), St Brides, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe (rr)
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

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The Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) is a fascinating creature that captivates with its vibrant colors and curious nature. In the bright summer mating season, this little fish showcases its stunning hues as it peeks out from beneath Swanage Pier in Dorset, UK. It was during May when this captivating moment was captured through the lens of a camera. A double exposure image reveals the Tompot blenny surrounded by underwater sun beams, creating an ethereal effect that highlights its beauty even further. This species can be found in Swanage, Dorset, England, UK throughout May, where it proudly displays its unique characteristics. In one portrait taken at Swanage Pier in Dorset, we see the Tompot blenny up close and personal. Its intricate details are brought to life as it gazes into the camera lens with curiosity and intrigue. An old handcoloured copperplate drawing from 1802-1808 depicts this remarkable fish known as Parablennius gattorugine or Gattorugine Blennius. The artwork showcases the historical significance of this species and serves as a reminder of our rich natural history. Illuminated by a snooted flash, another photograph captures the Tompot blenny in all its glory. The light enhances every intricate detail on its body while showcasing its unique features against a dark background. This male Tompot blenny peers out from within his den located within one of Swanage Pier's legs. His watchful eyes reveal both caution and curiosity towards his surroundings—a true testament to their adaptability and survival instincts. During August in Channel Islands, UK yet again we encounter these mesmerizing creatures displaying their breeding colors with pride. Their vibrant appearance adds splashes of color to an already picturesque landscape.